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The enthu- siasm which prevails among our young officers with respect to Greece , causes the writings of English travellers in that country to be much read . But all English travellers are not like Basil Hall .
The enthu- siasm which prevails among our young officers with respect to Greece , causes the writings of English travellers in that country to be much read . But all English travellers are not like Basil Hall .
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There can be no greater mistake than the supposition that the English people are not fond of ardent speaking , and of a vehement rhetorical enunciation . Lord Winchilsea is perfectly denuded of knowledge , reflection , or command of ...
There can be no greater mistake than the supposition that the English people are not fond of ardent speaking , and of a vehement rhetorical enunciation . Lord Winchilsea is perfectly denuded of knowledge , reflection , or command of ...
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Alas ! they know not the fierce pride and indomitable feeling of an English bosom , whether male or female - to whom , to lose the oppor- tunity of putting on cold and reserved looks , and a calm , habitual haughti- ness , is a real ...
Alas ! they know not the fierce pride and indomitable feeling of an English bosom , whether male or female - to whom , to lose the oppor- tunity of putting on cold and reserved looks , and a calm , habitual haughti- ness , is a real ...
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Flowers | 16 |
Letters to the Students of Glasgow by T Campbell Letter VI 1 VII | 97 |
Landors Imaginary Conversations | 143 |
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